South Of The Border Chili

 

      Yield: 4 Servings

 

4 lg idaho baking potatoes -baked

1 TB vegetable oil

12 oz ground turkey

1 md onion -- diced

1    red or green bell pepper -diced

1    garlic clove -- minced

1 TB chili powder

15 oz red kidney beans -- rinsed and drained

14 1/2 oz stewed tomatoes

1/2 ts salt

 

 

 

1. In large nonstick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add

ground turkey; cook, stirring to break up large pieces until lightly

browned, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove turkey from

skillet; set aside.

 

2. To skillet, add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook until

vegetables are tender-crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add chili powder;

cook, stirring, 1 more minute.

 

3. Stir in kidney beans, stewed tomatoes, 1/4 cup water and salt.

Bring to a boil and reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 10 to

12    minutes.

 

4. Halve potatoes lengthwise, cutting almost to the base of the

potato. Mash slightly with fork, leaving in skins. Spoon chili

mixture over each potato, dividing evenly.